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ICCMN concludes final leg of Serbisyo Caravan

CAMP OMAR, DATU HOFFER, MAGUINDANAO–The Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on Normalization (ICCMN) successfully completed the third and final leg of its Serbisyo Caravan on Thursday, August 29.This sprawling Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) camp in the heartland of Central Mindanao, which used to be the site of intense battles between government troops and MILF forces years ago, became a…

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OPAPRU, DOST partnership to transform former MILF camps

GENSAN (02 OCTOBER 2024) – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) forged their partnership to promote science-and-technology innovations in the transformation of six previously acknowledged Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) camps into peaceful, productive and climate-resilient communities through…

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OPAPRU, MSU lead turn over of educational assistance to children of decommissioned MILF combatants

MARAWI CITY — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Mindanao State University (MSU) led the awarding of checks, on Tuesday, November 5, to 171 student-grantees who are children of decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants. The distribution of checks, amounting to Php 25,000 each per semester, are part of the Educational…

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Decommissioned MILF combatants undergo trainers training

ZAMBOANGA CITY (26 MAY 2023) — More than 20 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Forces – Moro Islamic Liberation Front Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) took part in a Training of Trainers (ToT) held here at Zambowood, Zamboanga City. The activity was spearheaded by the Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) and the Balay Rehabilitation Center (BRC), which conducted sessions on self-care, well-being, and healing to…

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MILF members give up ‘nom de guerre,’ use legal names as they transform into civilians in status

CAMP BILAL, MUNAI, LANAO DEL NORTE — These once grizzled warriors can now finally drop ‘nom de guerre’ and aliases and use their legal names. This, after decommissioned and non-decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front combatants (MILF) combatants received their Certificates of Live Birth through the ‘Access to Legal Identity and Social Services for Decommissioned Combatants’ (ALIAS-DC)…

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Acting peace adviser: Govt’s peacekeeping efforts must be complemented by conflict-sensitive and peacebuilding approaches

KIDAPAWAN CITY — Acting Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity, Secretary Isidro Purisima vowed to strengthen the national government’s “whole-of-nation” approach in addressing the security situation in the Bangsamoro and adjacent areas. This was the commitment made by Purisima during the National Task Force on Disbandment of Private Armed Groups (NTF-DPAGS) oversight committee…

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Former warrior gives up arms for “peace of mind”

PANTAO-RAGAT, LANAO DEL NORTE — “Ngayon, pwede na kami lumabas, [at] pumunta ng palengke. Malaya [na] kaming maghanap ng hanapbuhay.” This was shared by Guro (not his real name), a former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatant, when asked how his life and that of his family have changed after he underwent the decommissioning process in 2019 together with his comrades. Guro, a father of…

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OPAPRU continues to implement social healing programs for rehabilitation of Marawi

MARAWI CITY – Five years after the siege, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) continues to carry out peacebuilding interventions to help rebuild and rehabilitate the Islamic City of Marawi. “Through our Social Healing and Peacebuilding Program or SHAPE, the OPAPRU aims to promote a culture of peace, reconciliation and understanding among the…

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Ending the culture of violence: Former violent extremists determined to walk the path of peace

BUTIG, LANAO DEL SUR – “Nangyari na ang nangyari. ‘Wag na nating suportahan pa kung sino mang nagnanais tumanim ng anumang propaganda, lalo na itong NPA (New People’s Army), mga itim, at kung ano pang masamang grupo. ‘Wag na natin suportahan, walang magandang maidudulot ‘yan.” These were words said with conviction by Wahab, a former violent extremist (FVE) from the hinterlands of Butig. Aside…

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PNP begins review applications of qualified MILF, MNLF members into the police force

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun reviewing the applications of members of two of the country’s top Moro fronts who wish to gain entry into Philippine National Police (PNP). On April 27, 2022, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government and the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) signed an agreement that will allow qualified Moro Islamic Liberation Front…

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Empowering women as entrepreneurs and peacebuilders

MARAWI CITY (25 September 2023) – Even in situations of conflict, women have shown that they can be an integral part of the solution. This is because women seize opportunities to become economically self-sufficient and support their families despite being situated in conflict-vulnerable and conflict-affected communities. And with the right training, investment, and support networks, women have…

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PH, Colombia exchange best practices in implementation of peace process

PASAY CITY – A Colombian delegation headed by Ambassador of Colombia to the Philippines Marcela Ordóñez shared on Monday, November 6, their country’s best practice and successes, as well as challenges in the implementation of its peace process with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, also known as Fuerza Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC). The sharing made by Ambassador Ordóñez…

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From battlefield to field of success: A former Moro combatant’s peace journey

CAMP DARAPANAN, SULTAN KUDARAT, MAGUINDANAO — In the rugged terrain of this town once marred by conflict and strife, a remarkable success story has emerged — one that highlights resilience, reconciliation, and the transformative power of peace. This is the story of Aladin, 56, a former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatant who, against all odds, transitioned from a life of armed…

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Bangsamoro Task Force expands membership, addresses Rido; body shores up investments for Polloc Port

CAMP SIONGCO, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE (22 JANUARY 2024) — Members of the Bangsamoro Task Force on Ending Local Armed Conflict (BTF-ELAC) convened here on Monday, January 22, for its first consultative meeting for CY 2024. The meeting was led by Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., who was designated as the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for the…

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Master Development Plan to transform Camp Abubakar into show window of peace and dev’t launched

BARIRA, MAGUINDANAO (23 JANUARY 2024) — The Master Development Plan for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s (MILF) Camp Abubakar was officially launched and signed on Tuesday, January 23, at the 1st Marine Brigade headquarters in Brgy. Tugaig, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte, marking another major milestone in the Bangsamoro peace process. The event was spearheaded by the Office of the…

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Echoes of the past: A journey of resilience, hope and empowerment through education

Rhejam’s life journey is a tapestry of colors woven with the threads of sacrifice, patience and resilience. Her story, which unfolded in the vibrant landscape of Maguindanao province, reflects the transformative power of education and the unwavering spirit to shape a brighter tomorrow for herself and her family. “My parents were members of this organization. They started at a young age. They…